Over the course of time, the composition of lipstick changed somewhat. For a long time lead was present in lipstick and it was common. And now there are no guarantees that your lipstick does not contain lead.
But this can be checked if you smear an arm with a small amount of lipstick and hold a gold item over this place. If the lipstick turns black, then the lead is definitely there.
With the cost of the content of lead in lipstick is not as related. In cheap lipsticks can lead and not to be, but in lipsticks "L'Oreal" and "Procter and Gamble" was observed a high level of lead.
The use of mineral lipstick.
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are found in mineral cosmetics. These substances protect the skin and lips from sunlight. These substances contain UV filters that protect the skin of the lips from premature aging and dehydration.
A real mineral lipstick should not contain alcohol, dyes, preservatives, parabens and sulfates.
The usual lipstick consists of four components - a solid base, dyes, flavors and antioxidants. Chemical dyes of lipstick can cause allergic reactions.
Harmful Lipstick Ingredients:
- Vaseline causes allergies and dries lips;
- carmine - causes allergic reactions;
- Lanolin - negatively affects the digestive process.
If the skin is very susceptible, the lipstick that contains these ingredients can pose a health hazard, causing mood swings, headaches, nausea and skin problems.
Widely known cosmetic firms do not even hide the fact that oil products that are part of lipstick have the property of accumulating in organs - the liver and kidneys, lymph nodes, causing harm to human health. Such petroleum products include microcrystalline wax, mineral oils and crystalline paraffins.
Paraffins contained in lipstick easily adhere to the teeth and cause caries, because pathogenic bacteria instantly develop under the cover of paraffin, and microcracks form in the tooth enamel.
Beauty requires sacrifice, but what a beauty without healthy teeth.
And the way out is - cosmetics that do not contain these chemical harmful substances.
The most safe is hygienic lipstick.
And for decoration it is better to give preference to mineral products - lip gloss, lipstick, which can contain jojoba, shea, essential oils and beeswax in the composition.
Application and removal of lip mineral lipstick.
Mineral cosmetics is multifunctional and versatile. As liner and lip gloss, you can apply mineral shades and mineral blush if the color is suitable.
Mineral lipstick and glosses in its consistency is denser than usual glosses and lipsticks, and are distinguished by a fruit fragrance.
Mineral cosmetics in the air are darker, so when choosing it is necessary to focus on 1-2 tone lighter.
Before applying the mineral lipstick on the lips, they need to be powdered with a tonal base, veil or concealer. Then, by patting lightly with the lip brush, apply a neat shade or blush. For a transparent light shade, apply a lip glosser.
Lip lipstick is washed off with water.
The modern market of mineral lipsticks.
Mineral cosmetics is called natural, if in its composition it contains the following components:
- talc;
- wax;
- mineral oils;
- synthetic dyes;
- emulsifiers;
- conservatives;
- lanolin;
- bismuth oxychloride;
- perfume.
But after all, waxlike substances and waxes are considered the basis of lipstick in its standard sense. It is quite another matter - powder pigment or shine - other types of cosmetics for the lips.
The most famous producers of mineral cosmetics are companies Coastal Scents, id Bare Minerals, id Bare Escentuals, Jane Iredale, Monave, FVC.
Lipsticks of such famous brands as Revlon, L'Oreal, Mac, Maybellin, Pupa, Faberlic, Avon, Mary Kay, Neutrogena Mineral Sheers do not produce mineral cosmetics, they release cosmetics that contain a small amount of minerals. That is, the amount for which the value of the product is increased, but this amount has very little effect on the positive qualities of the product.